Welcome to Environmental Science!

LINKS:
Course Information Packet:
Works Cited List tips: Formatting Rules

LINK:
CarbonTIME Posttest

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3rd Marking period science Seminar Assignment:
Topics:


China: Summer High School Environmental Exchange
You can learn more at http://gatp.org/students/programs/#GATPCH, and nominate a student at http://gatp.org/home/nominate/Nomination-Form. Interested Students and Teachers can contact us at 802-897-5232 or info@gatp.org. Additional information may be found at www.gatp.org.

HOMEWORK:
Due on-going:Prepare your Science Seminar current events presentation. (100 points) See details here:


Due Thurs, 2/7: Signed progress reports
Due Thurs, 12/20: Soil Brochure (100 points). See guidelines here:

Due Fri, 11/30: Bring in an article about "GeoEngineering" technology with a 1-paragraph summary.
Due Tues, 11/27: Reflection on your grade (front & back; look on SchoolNet for your % grade).
Due Fri, 11/16: Study and be prepared for a test about how the stratospheric ozone hole differs from the greenhouse effect.
Due Tues, 11/13: 3-paragraph essay evaluating the three aspects of public speaking in "An Inconvenient Truth" film. See details here:
Due Thurs, 11/1: Study the "Layers of the Atmosphere" packet and be prepared for a preclass quiz on the layers of the atmosphere and how they differ by temperature and density.
Due Wed, 10/24: (1) Graph the temperature vs. time data (3 different lines on one graph, use a Legend), (2) Complete the lab questions & back of the preclass.
Due Tues, 10/23: Select at topic of interest to you (that relates to environmental science!) for your seminar presentation.
Due Fri, 10/12: Typed lab report for the radish seed germination experiment
Due Thurs, 10/11: Presentation on your seed germination lab results
Due Wed, 10/3: "Silent Seas" reading & ?s from Scientific American, 2010.
Due Fri, 9/28: Complete your summary and reflection of "The Story of Stuff" (Google the YouTube video if you missed class).
Due Wed, 9/12: Course signatures on 1st page of "Course Info Packet"
Due Thurs, 9/13: Biography (1 paragraph EACH: what you're most proud of about yourself, and (2) What your top three priorities/values are and how you hope to use them in your life). Maximum: 2 pages. Typed for Extra credit.
Due Friday, 9/14: Have all your course materials (binder with 6 sections, blue pen, pencil & calculator)
Due Fri, 9/21: 2-paragraphs: Compare & contrast the affects of drugs/alcohol, multi-taking and meditation on the developing teen brain. Please use clear topic sentences, and you may type it for extra credit.
Due Tues, 9/25: Scientific method assignment: Choose ONE of the options; neatness and creativity count!